Receptacle for edge tools



June 6, 1933., 1.114.- DYER RECEPTAQLE FOR EDGE TOOLS Filed Feb. 6, 1932 INVENTOR Patented June 6, 1933 LEONARD I-I. DYER, on N W Yonx, giv. Y.

'RECEPTACLE FOR E GE rooms Application filed February 6; 1932. SeriaI No. 591,327.

This invention relates to improvements in receptacles for edge tools, wherein the cutting tool is detachable from the operating element or supporting frame, buthas par- .5 ticular reference to means for protecting and preserving razor blades. The objects I have in view are to provide means for protecting and preserving the cutting edges of such tools, and to permit the removal and replacement ofthe tool in its supporting frame without contact with the operators fingers. more fully appear from a consideration of the following specification and accompanying drawing, considered together or separately.

In the drawing Figure 1 is a View, partly in section, of a device embodying my invention.

Figure 2 is a sectional view at right angles to Figure 1 taken on the line 22 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of a portion of the device shown in Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 4 is a view of a modified device embodying my invention and Figure 5 is a sectional view of the same, taken on the lines 5-5 of Figure 4:.

In all the above views, like parts are indicated by the same reference number.

In the embodiment of my invention,

- chosen for illustration, a device for use in connection with a razor blade is shown. In connection with other forms of edge tools, suitable modifications must be made in the details of construction.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the razor blade 1 is adapted to be carried within the 40 container 2. This container is shown as having a removable cover 3, and a washer 4, to prevent leakage. The cover is shown as having a flange with screw threads for engagement with corresponding screw threads on the container. Carried by the coveris a spring clip 5, adapted to frictionally engage with the razor blade, and hold it within the container, with its cutting edges clear of the walls of the container. This clip 5 may be attached to the cover 3 by means of a rivet 6. The container is These and further objects will adapted to contain a sufiicient quantity of llquid 7, or-other substance to come into contact with the blade. Such liquid may *be ofany rust repelling or rust removing character, such as oil, grease, or alcohol. It is not necessary that the container be completely filled with liquid, as it is possible to shake or agitate the container, if only partially filled, to cause'theliquid to come in contact with all of the cutting edge of the blade.

tact with such rust preventative, the cutting edge will be protected, and the sharp cutting qualities of the blade will be unimpaired, and extent of time in which the blade may be used will be prolonged.

The razor-blade may be removed from the container by removing the cover 3, carrying the blade with it, frictionally held by means of the spring clip 5; The blademay be attached or applied to the razor frame 8, I as shown in Figure 3, without the blade coming incontact with the operators fingers. Also, the blade 1 may be removed from the frame 8, by frictionally engaging the clip with the blade, theblade being held on the frame by the usual studs provided for that purpose, such studs entering the opening-0r openings in the 'blade. The means shown make it possible for the operator or'user to remove the blade from the razor frame, washtheblade, introduce it into the container, remove it from the container, wash the rust preventative from it, and apply it to the razor frame, without at any time touching the blade by the fingers. K99 Figures 4 and 5 show a device embodying the invention, adapted for stationary use. In this embodiment of the invention, the cover 3 rests upon the container 2, and is held in place by the action of gravity. In L this embodiment of the invention the clip 5 is in two parts, one on each side of the cen- V ter line of the razor blade, and the fastening 6 is extended to form a handle 9. In this embodiment of the invention the razor blade rests within the container and within the rust preventative 7' upon the bottom of the container which thereby helps to support the razor blade and keep its cutting edges clear of the Walls of the container.

Having described my said invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A receptacle for edged tools, comprising a container for, a rust preventative, a cover for said container, and means carried by said cover for maintaining the said tool within the said container, and separate from its operating element, and with its cutting edge clear of the walls of said container.

2. A receptacle for razor blades, comprising a container, adapted to contain a liquid, a cover for said container, and means for maintaining the razor blade, within the said container, and separate from its supporting frame, with its cutting edges clear of the walls of said container.

8. A receptacle for razor blades comprising a container, adapted to contain a liquid, a cover for said container, having means for supporting the razor blade within the liq- "uid, said blade being separate from its supporting frame. 7

4. A receptacle for razor blades, comprising a container adapted to contain a liquid,

a cover for said container, having means for supporting the razor blade within the liquid, said means being so arranged that they will support the razor blade outside the container when being removed or attached to the razor frame.

, 5. A receptacle forrazor blades, comprising a container, adapted to contain a liquid,

a cover for said container, having a spring clip for supporting'the razor blade within the liquid, said clip frictionally engaging with the razor blade to permit engagement with the razor blade, in removing it from the razor frame, and to permit disengagement with the razor blade, in applying it to the razor frame, without the razor blade coming in contact with the operators fingers.

In testimony whereof Iafiix my signature.

LEONARD H. DYER. 

